UNITED WAY EMERALD COAST
Programs
Community Investment Programs
UNITED WAY EMERALD COAST IMPROVES LIVES IN OKALOOSA AND WALTON COUNTIES BY BUILDING A HEALTHY, STRONG COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION BUILDS PARTNERSHIPS, MOBILIZES THE CARING POWER OF THE COMMUNITY, AND DIRECTS RESOURCES TO AREAS THAT WILL HAVE POSITIVE IMPACT. THE ORGANIZATION LEADS FUNDRAISING EFFORTS THROUGH AN ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. UNDESIGNATED DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS RAISED THROUGH THE CAMPAIGN ARE STRATEGICALLY INVESTED IN QUALITY PROGRAMS AT LOCAL AGENCIES THROUGH AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROCESS. LOCAL CERTIFIED COMMUNITY PARTNER AGENCIES MEETING A SET OF ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROCESS. THESE AGENCIES OFFER PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND INITIATIVES TO DRIVE POSITIVE COMMUNITY CHANGE IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY. TRAINED VOLUNTEERS REVIEW GRANT APPLICATIONS AND RECOMMEND FUNDING LEVELS TO UWEC'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN THE REPORTING YEAR, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVED FUNDING TO 16 PROGRAMS. THE AMOUNTS ALLOCATED TO THESE PROGRAMS RANGED FROM $4,000 TO $65,000. SERVICES PROVIDED BY THESE AGENCIES INCLUDED HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAMS, PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE, HIGH-QUALITY CHILDCARE, AND EMERGENCY SHELTER.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$995.7KProgram 1 [2024]
UWEC FACILITATES A COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROCESS TO DISTRIBUTE UNDESIGNATED DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO NON-PROFITS SERVING OKALOOSA AND WALTON COUNTIES IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY. TRAINED VOLUNTEERS REVIEW GRANT APPLICATIONS AND RECOMMEND FUNDING LEVELS TO UWEC'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN THE REPORTING YEAR, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVED FUNDING TO 23 PROGRAMS. THE AMOUNTS ALLOCATED TO THESE AGENCIES RANGED FROM $5,000 TO $32,411. SERVICES PROVIDED BY THESE AGENCIES INCLUDE HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAMS, MEDICAL CARE, HIGH-QUALITY CHILDCARE AND LEARNING, AND EMERGENCY SHELTER OR HOUSING SUPPORTS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$688.5KProgram 2 [2024]
UWEC'S WOMEN UNITED ENGAGES DONORS IN UWEC'S WORK TO STRENGTHEN OKALOOSA AND WALTON COUNTIES. WOMEN UNITED SUPPORT UWEC THROUGH PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS, NETWORKING, VOLUNTEERISM, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THEY LEAD TWO EMPOWHER WORKSHOPS A YEAR, PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND SUPPORTS TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THEY ALSO BUILT CRISIS KITS WHICH WERE SHARED WITH MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS AT 10 TITLE I SCHOOLS, PROVIDING CRITICAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT STUDENTS DURING CHALLENGING TIMES.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$235.1K
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